Opinion
No. 2020-OB-01256
12-08-2020
IN RE: Gregory Scott JOHNSON
Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline granted. See order.
ORDER
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") is conducting an investigation into allegations that respondent engaged in serious attorney misconduct, including failure to communicate with his clients, neglect of legal matters, and conversion of client and/or third-party funds. Respondent now seeks to permanently resign from the practice of law in lieu of discipline. The ODC has concurred in respondent's petition.
Having considered the Petition for Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law filed by Gregory Scott Johnson, Louisiana Bar Roll number 24811, and the concurrence thereto filed by the ODC,
IT IS ORDERED that the request of Gregory Scott Johnson for permanent resignation in lieu of discipline be and is hereby granted, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 20.1 and Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Gregory Scott Johnson shall be permanently prohibited from practicing law in Louisiana or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted to the practice of law; shall be permanently prohibited from seeking readmission to the practice of law in this state or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted; and shall be permanently prohibited from seeking admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this _____ day of ____________________, 2020.
FOR THE COURT: